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Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Bless First Lay Missioner to India
Kristen Iworsky, the first SCN Lay Mission Volunteer to India, left Nazareth, Kentucky for an eight-month ministry in southern India. For photos and more information visit http://www.scnfamily.org/ February 2 marks the anniversary of the first vows taken in the...
The "Vincentian Mission" in a Public School
Often, we only hear of the Vincentian Mission being lived out in an overtly Vincentian, or, at least Catholic, institution. But people trained by members of the Vincentian Family bring their training everywhere they go! This morning (January 30), I was privileged to...
Vincent and Louise in Deus Caritas Est
Benedict writes, "The figures of saints such as Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, John of God, Camillus of Lellis, Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Giuseppe B. Cottolengo, John Bosco, Luigi Orione, Teresa of Calcutta to name but a few—stand out as lasting...
Martyrs of Angers – February 1
February 1 marks the anniversary of the Martyrs of Angers, Daughters of Charity ODILE BAUMGARTEN & MARIE-ANNE VAILLOT.For more information visit Vincentian Encyclopedia Article Martyrs of Angers as described in a letter to Mother Roge by Fr. Richard Mc Cullen,...
CM Superior General Meets With New Provincials
Fr. Gregory Gay, Superior General, his Council and various specialists meet with the newest group of Provincial Leaders.This year's meeting involved 13 new Provincials from Europe, Africa, South American, North America, Central Ameerica and India. For the list and a...
Meet the CM Novices in the United States
VINCENTIAN NOVITIATE NEWS (Volume 1) features biographies and insights into the novitiate program for the Congregation of the Mission in the United States. The current issue can be accessed by visiting CMGLOBAL NEWS
'God Is Love': in Benedict XVI and in Art
Contemplative Nun Comments on New Encyclical ROME, JAN. 27, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI's first encyclical, "Deus Caritas Est," suggests numerous poetic images. To reflect on its poetic aspects in greater depth, ZENIT interviewed art critic Sister Maria Gloria...
Vincentian Universities Celebrate Founder's Heritage Week
Sr. Madeline Kavanagh DC, was the 2006 recipient of the St. John's University President's Medal. - Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC received Niagara's highest honor, the President's MedalSt. John's University - Founder's Week This year’s theme for Founder’s Week is...
Service is as Essential for the Church as the Word and Sacraments
Pope Benedict XVI writes "The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word."22. As the years went by and the Church spread further afield, the exercise of charity became established as one of her essential...
VISION – Newsletter of Sisters of Charity (NY) Now Online
Winter 2005-2006 - Sisters take final vows, provide affordable housing, work with the homeless, respond to natural disasters, reflect on the closing of St. Agatha's Home, farm the good earth, review books & movies -- and more!You can read the most recent issues of...
